15+ hour, 59+ min ago   (621+ words) From the Churchill Downs Media Team / Darren Rogers: TALLIES 10 POINTS ON ‘ROAD TO DERBY’ WITH IROQUOIS WIN Sent to post as the odds-on 4-5 betting choice, Salahudin – an Arabic masculine name that means “righteousness of the faith” – ran one mile over…...

15+ hour, 36+ min ago   (648+ words) From the Keeneland Media Team / Amy Owens: First auction with Paddock Building in use LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 12, 2026) – Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale, which annually attracts leading horsemen from around the world to shop the cream of the North American Thoroughbred foal…...

16+ hour, 20+ min ago   (76+ words) It is always a great day when you add some major Stakes race events with Churchill Downs and mix in a September Saturday, to boot. When you put Holly M. Smith on the scene to capture all the actions? Here’s a…...

16+ hour, 3+ min ago   (443+ words) From the Churchill Downs Media Team / Darren Rogers: SALAHUDIN BEGINS ROAD TO KENTUCKY DERBY WITH 96 BRISNET SPEED RATING IN SATURDAY’S $300,000 IROQUOIS LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026) – Zedan Racing Stables’ unbeaten Salahudin began his campaign toward Kentucky Derby 153 by earning 10 qualifying points…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1765+ words) From the Kentucky Downs’ Media Team / Ryan Martin: Michael Dubb and Michael J. Caruso’s Graded stakes-winner John the Beer Man will look to build on his recent accomplishments when taking on 11 others in Saturday’s Grade 2, $1.75 million Light And Wonder Turf…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (760+ words) The issues with the Horse Racing Integrity & Safety organization — which was birthed by buttoned-up and self-absorbed members of The Jockey Club and made possible with well-intended but flawed federal legislation — have been building over the past couple of years. Now,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (140+ words) Gene McLean began his professional career in 1977 as a sportswriter and columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader in Lexington, Ky., and was recognized as one of the state’s best writers, winning the prestigious “Sportswriter of the Year” honor in 1985. Now the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (233+ words) From the Keeneland Media Team: BREEDERS’ CUP FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2026 LINEUP OF EVENTS LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 28, 2026) – As the Breeders’ Cup World Championships prepare to return to Lexington, Mayor Linda Gorton today joined Breeders’ Cup Festival organizers to announce week-long plans for…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1185+ words) From the NYRA Media Team: WHEN: Wednesday, August 26 – Sunday, August 30 TICKETS: Save $5 on DraftKings Travers admission with advance purchase Travers Week Specials: Fans enjoy 20 percent off BBQ platters at Capital Q located on the first floor of the clubhouse across…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (882+ words) From the NYRA Media Team / Keith McCalmont: Klaravich Stables’ Fully Subscribed will try and double up on local graded wins in Saturday’s Grade 1, $500,000 Personal Ensign, at Saratoga Race Course. The nine-furlong route for fillies and mares 3-year-olds and up offers…...